Update: 85 out of 130 water networks up and running in Bangladesh
Project update:
85 of 130 water networks up and running in Bangladesh
By building and maintaining water networks in Bangladesh, we’re bringing clean drinking water straight into people’s homes.
This gives families round-the-clock access — 80 to 100 liters per person per day, with up to three tap points in their home.
Keep reading for a mid-term update of the project: what has been accomplished, what insights we gained and what challenges we encountered.
Update: 27 Augustus 2025
Water networks for households in Bangladesh
Max TapWater provides safe and affordable access to water for households in the southern coastal regions of Bangladesh.
The company operates water networks that supply clean drinking water to around 50 to 70 households in rural and semi-urban areas. Families pay a one-time connection fee and a small monthly contribution to keep the service running.
The networks are built with simple technology and locally available materials. By bringing water directly into people’s homes, Max TapWater helps reduce waterborne diseases and eases the burden of fetching water — especially for women and teenage girls.
At present, 85 of the planned 130 water networks have been completed.
Recent developments at Max TapWater
- So far, 85 of the planned 130 water networks have been completed.
- Smart networks are being tested, which can be monitored remotely. This makes it possible to respond more quickly to any disruptions.
- Households receive individual water meters, allowing them to pay based on usage. This prevents waste and makes it possible to connect more families. After the pilot, the existing grids will also be upgraded.
- The ambition is to increase the average number of connections per grid from 50 to 70 households — an important step toward financial self-sufficiency.
- Thanks to these innovations, Max TapWater can create more impact with the same team while working more efficiently.
- If successful, Max TapWater will explore managing and improving existing government networks as well.
SO FAR: experiences with Max TapWater
“Around 40 people in Amkhola Bazar had diarrhea last year. People had to remain in hospitals for several days. Not a single person suffered diarrhea this year after using water from Max Tap Water connection.”
– Nazmul
“Before having Max Tap Water connection, I had to carry water far from my house. That’s why I did not have that much time to help my children on their study. Also, I got sick most of the time. But after having Max Tap water connection I can now able to pay attention to my children and I don’t get sick at all.”
– Suraiya Bilkis
“Earlier I had to clean up before prayers with dirty pond water. But after getting Max Tap Water connection, now I use clean and safe water to clean myself. I am very happy with it.”
– Abddur Rajjak
“We have benefited a lot from this water. Those of us who are poor do not have the capacity to install tube wells. Because it takes around 80,000 – 1 lac taka to install a tube-well.”
– Shondha Rani
What is a water network?
A water network is a system of pipes, pumps, and connections that delivers clean drinking water directly to households and businesses. Instead of collecting water from a well, river, or hand pump, people can simply turn on the tap — often with safe water available 24 hours a day.
The network usually starts at a central source, such as groundwater or surface water. A pump moves the water through pipes to a storage tank, and from there into smaller distribution lines. Households typically pay a one-time connection fee and a small monthly charge for maintenance and usage.
This approach allows many more people to access clean water in an efficient and affordable way. It also eliminates long walks to fetch water — a change that makes a huge difference especially for women and girls. In this way, a water network improves health, saves time, and enhances quality of life.
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For Made Blue and its ambassadors, this project is made possible thanks to the commitment of our dedicated partner:
Max TapWater connects households to safe and affordable drinking water through piped networks. Founded in 2019 as a social enterprise focused on clean water, it has already built 85 networks, each serving 50 to 70 households. Every year, new networks are added and more families gain access to safe water.
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